1968 Suburban w/ ambulance package project.

[grandall1972]

Waiting on some engine bay painting and undercarriage. Then moving to the engine shop probably before returning for touch up and wet sanding. Then interior time. I did get to finally see her in person.

Glove box door and gauge bezel are getting the satin black touch.

 

[lostchild]

Lookin’ good!
Keep up the progress reports.

 

[grandall1972]

Lookin’ good!
Keep up the progress reports.

Thanks. Seems a lot closer, but so much to still be done. Engine is getting the same 2 tone touch. Also adding the two tone to the seats.

Going to do wood in the back instead of a headliner, and adding 180 sqft of 80 mil sound deadening material. Really can’t wait to be driving it, but who knows when.

 

[cskiles]

Love the color! Man, that thing is gonna be slick!!

 

[grandall1972]

Sound deadening and insulation installed, engine assembly and painting has begun as well.

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

You're making TV land progress. What takes most years, you're doing in days/weeks. Should consider a YouTube channel and some monetization. Make some passive income with it as you go.

 

[grandall1972]

You're making TV land progress. What takes most years, you're doing in days/weeks. Should consider a YouTube channel and some monetization. Make some passive income with it as you go.

Would be fun to make a channel one day. I normally do a lot of my own wrenching, but I’m this one I’m playing project manager. Currently the suburban is at 3 different shops. Was ar 4 but the machine shop finished their work. Been fun finding, the right people at good prices. Mostly I search for people who enjoy the project and try to use their recommendations as much as possible. My vision, but it’s a team effort. I also don’t waiver on decisions. Decide and move on. For the motor shop I had every part needed delivered and organized for them a month in advance. No waiting for part delays or trying to figure out which part to order. A lot of fun, and hopefully will turn out well.

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

Would be fun to make a channel one day. I normally do a lot of my own wrenching, but I’m this one I’m playing project manager. Currently the suburban is at 3 different shops. Was ar 4 but the machine shop finished their work. Been fun finding, the right people at good prices. Mostly I search for people who enjoy the project and try to use their recommendations as much as possible. My vision, but it’s a team effort. I also don’t waiver on decisions. Decide and move on. For the motor shop I had every part needed delivered and organized for them a month in advance. No waiting for part delays or trying to figure out which part to order. A lot of fun, and hopefully will turn out well.

I'm digging it! That color with the blackout trim is perfect. She's a beaut now but I'm sure will be a show stopper when done.
I've been eyeing that LS swap Chev you have listed by the way. Just have to have 4 wheel drive is the only thing that's kept me from it.

 

[grandall1972]

I'm digging it! That color with the blackout trim is perfect. She's a beaut now but I'm sure will be a show stopper when done.
I've been eyeing that LS swap Chev you have listed by the way. Just have to have 4 wheel drive is the only thing that's kept me from it.

I understand that, but I love the way it drives. Feels like an old truck drives almost better than a new one. 6.0l power in a truck that weighs a lot less.

 

[grandall1972]

I'm digging it! That color with the blackout trim is perfect. She's a beaut now but I'm sure will be a show stopper when done.
I've been eyeing that LS swap Chev you have listed by the way. Just have to have 4 wheel drive is the only thing that's kept me from it.

Black out trim was a curveball caused by the sand blaster. He didn’t remove the trim like asked. Had no choice but to replace it or paint it. She’ll be a mild budget beauty. Not throwing the bank at it, but not skipping out either. Working hard to find the right people at the right price and spending money on parts and accessories necessary to do it right.